Damien shrugged and said with a smile, "Well, I think everyone should have the chance to do what they love."
He paused, then nodded. He waved a man over and ordered a side of mashed potatoes. Then he looked at Maudie. "Just something to tide me over.. but let me if you start to become hungry for anything, let me know."
For food or otherwise.. but he didn't say that out loud. They were getting along fine without him being too direct. And he did like hearing her speak. "Anything else I can help with? A short tale, perhaps?"